Remembering the Titans: A Cinematic Pedagogy for Enhancing Understanding and Improving Performance in Tuckman's Stages of Group Development in Management Education

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Title: Remembering the Titans: A Cinematic Pedagogy for Enhancing Understanding and Improving Performance in Tuckman's Stages of Group Development in Management Education
Language: English
Authors: David S. Fowler, Jon D. Musgrave, David F. Zinn
Source: International Journal for Business Education. 2025 167(1).
Availability: International Society for Business Education. Web site: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/ijbe/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Business Education, Films, Undergraduate Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Comprehension, Academic Achievement, Multimedia Instruction, Group Dynamics, Writing Assignments
ISSN: 2164-2877
2164-2885
Abstract: This study examines the effectiveness of using multimedia, specifically Remember the Titans, to teach Bruce Tuckman's Group Development stages in undergraduate management education. The research investigates whether integrating film-based pedagogy enhances student comprehension and academic performance compared to traditional lecture methods. Using a quasi-experimental design, data were collected over six semesters from undergraduate business students (N = 459) at a private liberal arts university. The study compared pre- and post-implementation cohorts, employing a structured writing assignment as an assessment tool. A quantitative analysis, including independent samples t-tests, revealed a statistically significant improvement in student performance (p = 0.039) after implementing the multimedia approach. Findings highlight film-based pedagogy's adaptability in in-person and online learning environments, reinforcing its potential to enhance student engagement and comprehension. The results contribute to management education by demonstrating the efficacy of multimedia integration in teaching abstract theoretical concepts. Future research should explore comparative analyses of various multimedia tools, assess the long-term impact on student learning outcomes, and evaluate the applicability of this approach across diverse academic disciplines.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1476570
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study examines the effectiveness of using multimedia, specifically Remember the Titans, to teach Bruce Tuckman's Group Development stages in undergraduate management education. The research investigates whether integrating film-based pedagogy enhances student comprehension and academic performance compared to traditional lecture methods. Using a quasi-experimental design, data were collected over six semesters from undergraduate business students (N = 459) at a private liberal arts university. The study compared pre- and post-implementation cohorts, employing a structured writing assignment as an assessment tool. A quantitative analysis, including independent samples t-tests, revealed a statistically significant improvement in student performance (p = 0.039) after implementing the multimedia approach. Findings highlight film-based pedagogy's adaptability in in-person and online learning environments, reinforcing its potential to enhance student engagement and comprehension. The results contribute to management education by demonstrating the efficacy of multimedia integration in teaching abstract theoretical concepts. Future research should explore comparative analyses of various multimedia tools, assess the long-term impact on student learning outcomes, and evaluate the applicability of this approach across diverse academic disciplines.
ISSN:2164-2877
2164-2885